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HY09 VFW

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,906 mi
Last recorded83,906 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 VFW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 83,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe broken at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking At engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 69,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,726 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,723 miles

Drivers door handle opens with difficulty

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Mar 2020 60,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Drivers door handle opens with difficulty

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,417 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 54,362 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,770 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 46,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,204 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cracks in n/s/rear tyre outer side wall.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,464 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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HY09 VFW is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 67,241 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY09 VFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY09 VFW is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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